The Other Side Of Potential
Welcome to The Other Side of Potential podcast, hosted by Dr. Sharon Spano. Each episode explores the many complexities of our world that often disrupt our ability to effectively lead ourselves and others.
Join Sharon in provocative conversations with cutting-edge trailblazers as they navigate The Art of High-Impact Leadership and how to move beyond the daily pressures of success to a place of radical abundance.
Episodes
313 episodes
Episode 315: A Deeper Understanding of Narcissism with Susan Schwartz, Ph.D
The word “narcissist” is thrown about so often these days. Nearly everybody thinks they know someone who displays narcissistic tendencies, but narcissism is more than an inflated ego or an infatuation with one’s own reflection; it’s a serious p...
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Episode 315
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52:18
Episode 314: The Rebalancing Act with Carol Enneking
Women are often required to juggle multiple roles and it can be a challenge to maintain balance, especially when life throws curveballs. Today, we explore the art of rebalancing your life and finding personal and professional fulfillment with C...
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Episode 314
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47:48
Episode 313: The Science of Leadership with Dr. David Robertson
Leadership is more than a title; it’s a continuous journey of learning and growth. No one knows this better than today’s guest, Dr. David Robertson, a respected expert in leadership science and Director of the National Leaderology Association.&...
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Episode 313
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52:47
Episode 312: Finding Fulfillment with Nico Van de Venne
True beauty and strength can be found through surviving life’s struggles. Your darkest moments are the ones that ultimately define you and help you realize when your life needs to be turned around. So many people in positions of leadership batt...
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Episode 312
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50:16
Episode 311: Travel and the Power of Place for Entrepreneurs and Business Leaders, with Mark Monchek
Travel has the power to transform. It opens your heart to compassion and understanding in ways that no book can fully capture. By immersing yourself in a new place, engaging with its people, and learning its history, you don’t just observe; you...
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Episode 311
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33:37
Episode 310: Why The Middle Matters with Jeffrey Sigel
Understanding people is key to developing strong middle management leaders, an area often overshadowed by executive leadership. In today’s episode, we're joined by Jeffrey Sigel, who has built a remarkable career on this very principle. &nb...
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Episode 310
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52:52
Episode 309: The Complexity of the Meta-Aware Tier
Over the past several weeks, Dr. Spano has been unpacking the fundamental Stages Framework, designed to help listeners better understand who they are and where they want to go. If you haven’t yet listened to episodes 305 through 308, we encoura...
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Episode 309
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25:25
Episode 308: The Stages Matrix: The Achiever Stage
During this episode, Dr. Sharon Spano unpacks a very important framework to support you on your journey from where you are to where you want to go. If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or at a crossroads in your career or in your life, the Sta...
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Episode 308
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19:46
Episode 307: Unpacking the Stages of Human Development in Leadership with Sharon Spano
In this solo cast episode of The Other Side of Potential, Dr. Sharon Spano delves into the complex world of human development and its profound impact on leadership. Drawing from her own workplace experiences, she shares a compelling story of a ...
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Episode 307
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26:15
Episode 306: The Impact of Your Current Stage of Human Development
We can only absorb new information and implement changes based on our current mindset, way of being, and how we perceive the world around us. How you think shapes what you do, and it all depends on where you are in your current stage of human d...
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Episode 306
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11:33
Episode 305: Embracing Your Identity as a High-Impact Leader with Dr. Sharon Spano
A few weeks ago, an email was sent out announcing a special edition of this podcast designed to help high-impact leaders identify their strengths and explore areas for potential improvement. This series is directed toward anyone in a CEO or C-s...
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Episode 305
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12:43
Episode 304: Envisioning a World Where Love Rules with Wendy White
In a world with so much perpetual violence, hatred, poverty, and suffering, how can we use love to lift humanity? At the root of humanity is love and the opposite of love is not hatred, it is fear. What if we could combat that fear in order to ...
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Episode 304
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48:56
Episode 303: 3 Steps to Letting Go of Your Past with Sharon Hughes
Do you struggle with confidence and self-worth as a result of past events? These challenges may be hindering your happiness and success.Today, we’re joined by Sharon Hughes, a confidence coach, self-worth expert, and bestselling author k...
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Episode 303
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53:48
Episode 302: Sustainable Resilience and Trauma-Informed Leadership with Malumir Logan
Resilience is a vital cog of self-leadership, and empathetic, trauma-informed leadership is the best way to make wiser decisions that positively impact those who look up to you. Welcome to The Other Side of Potential as today, we un...
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Episode 302
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52:45
Episode 301: Future-Focused Leadership with Louise Mowbray
The professional world is changing more rapidly than ever before. Many people made major shifts during and after the pandemic, only to find themselves miserable at work again a few years down the line. Today, we are joined by future-focused tho...
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Episode 301
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48:33
Episode 300: Celebrating 300 Episodes
There have officially been 300 episodes of The Other Side of Potential. Over the course of these 300 episodes, we have transitioned in response to the changing needs of our listeners. But the primary focus remains unchanged; we’re still bringin...
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Episode 300
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Episode 299: Overcome Burnout with Unstoppable Grit with Danielle Cobo
Navigating the professional world can leave even the most resilient among us feeling overwhelmed, undervalued, and discouraged. Burnout and self-doubt are often inevitable side effects of building a dream career.Today, we are joined by D...
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Episode 299
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47:22
Episode 298: Pioneering a Flexible Future of Work with Frank Cottle
Since COVID-19 accelerated the shift to remote work in 2020, employers have grappled with the question: remote, in-office, or hybrid? In this episode, we explore this topic with Frank Cottle, a "timeless futurist" and pioneer in the flexible wo...
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Episode 298
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48:29
Episode 297: Reshaping Leadership and Followership with Dr. Chris Fuzie
What truly defines leaders and followers? Today’s guest invites us to reimagine leadership and followership, presenting them as dynamic relationships rather than static roles.Dr. Chris Fuzie, the owner, CEO, and senior consultant for CMF...
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Episode 297
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55:52
Episode 296: An Unexpected Route to Transformation with Paul Glover
You never know what life is going to send your way or where your transformation is going to come from. Today’s guest, Paul Glover, is a Federal Trial Lawyer whose unexpected seven-year incarceration left him with a renewed sense of purpose in l...
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Episode 296
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53:47
Episode 295: States, Stages, and Human Development, a Solo Cast with Sharon Spano
Are you aware of the "states and stages" of human development and how they shape your life? In today’s insightful solo cast, Sharon delves deep into the nuances of states versus stages and sheds light on the transformative power of intentional ...
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Episode 295
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48:23
Episode 294: Optimizing Systems and Security with Greg Williams
In our complex world, it’s hard to be effective without having the appropriate systems in place. Today’s guest, Greg Williams is a seasoned professional with more than 15 years of experience at Western Computer, a leading provider of Microsoft ...
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Episode 294
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41:49
Episode 293: Beyond 2020: The Impact of COVID19 Today with Dr Ravi Iyer
Every challenge, no matter how big or small, is intended to bring you to your highest potential. COVID was certainly one such challenge. During this conversation, Dr Sharon Spano is joined by Dr Ravi Iyer, Founding Physician and President of Th...
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Episode 293
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55:45
Episode 292: The Transformative Potential of AI with Manuj Aggarwal
As technological advancement continues, one cannot deny the pivotal role that AI plays in shaping the world around us, from transforming industries to revolutionizing processes and redefining the very fabric of society.Today, we’re joine...
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Episode 292
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48:08
Episode 291: Four Reasons Women Get Angry at Men, a Solo Cast with Sharon Spano
As individuals, we're constantly navigating challenges and conflicts; striving to elevate our self-leadership to new heights. This journey involves embracing greater levels of responsibility, intimacy, and connection thus fostering growth and d...
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Episode 291
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17:46